Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Maghrib

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,934 AmberWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Maghrib

Unifrom · 2020

4.5317 votes

Rank #23,237 MuskyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Maghrib
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq4/5

Maghrib1/5

Ratings & consensus: Maghrib
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

MaghribUnifrom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 36%Had 4%Want 60%

Category winnerMaghribRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

29%Love

18%Like

24%Ok

24%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

musky100%

woody84%

tobacco77%

powdery69%

amber61%

smoky46%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

ApplePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedarIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cedar and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Maghrib, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 25%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#23,237

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched2020

Reviews5

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Bashiq by Nabeel delivers a heavy dose of leather, dark resins, and bitter almond. It is a bold, cold weather scent that cuts through freezing air, pairing best with heavy wool coats or leather jackets during winter nights.

Reviews →

Unifrom Maghrib offers a fresh spin on woody warmth. Do not expect a typical alcohol spray here. The formula glides over pulse points as a rich, silky perfume oil. Crisp green apple cuts through the opening right away, sharpened by a clean crack of black pepper. The tart fruit does not turn sugary or synthetic. Within…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Maghrib?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Maghrib is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Maghrib for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Maghrib?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Maghrib 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Maghrib?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Maghrib 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Maghrib smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Cedar and Tobacco.

Is Al Bashiq or Maghrib better for summer or winter?

Maghrib suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Maghrib?

Al Bashiq has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cypress and Styrax, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Balsamic Notes and Earthy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Tobacco and Tolu Balsam. Maghrib has top notes of Apple and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Musk, Cedar and Incense.